Systemic Imposter Syndrome
Morgan and Eddie focus on the topic of imposter syndrome in engineering organizations. The discussion centers on the impact of imposter syndrome and associated mindsets—perfectionists, superheroes, natural geniuses, and experts—on team dynamics and productivity. They examine the organizational roles in fostering or mitigating imposter syndrome, including the importance of structured onboarding, inclusive communication, and user-friendly code practices. Additionally, Eddie highlights the crucial need for supporting neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. The conversation aims to provide practical insights and solutions for engineering leaders to foster healthier, more supportive environments.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:08) - Grace Hopper Celebration and Listener's Question
- (01:55) - Understanding Imposter Syndrome
- (05:12) - Exploring Imposter Syndrome Archetypes
- (22:19) - The Role of Organizations in Imposter Syndrome
- (30:18) - Addressing Systemic Causes and Solutions
- (34:09) - Neurodivergence and Workplace Inclusion
- (38:29) - Conclusion and Call to Action
Creators and Guests
Host
Eddie Flaisler
Eddie is a classically-trained computer scientist born in Romania and raised in Israel. His experience ranges from implementing security systems to scaling up simulation infrastructure for Uber’s autonomous vehicles, and his passion lies in building strong teams and fostering a healthy engineering culture.
Host
Morgan VanDerLeest
Trying to make software engineering + leadership a better place to work. Dad. Book nerd. Pleasant human being.
